About Us
SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world's leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world's first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers!
Location: SD Guthrie Technology Centre Sdn Bhd, Serdang, Selangor
Business Unit: Innovation & Research
Your Mission
- Responsible for managing laboratory project requests which include data analysis, request review to completion, handling laboratory instruments and supplies, housekeeping and maintenance of the instruments to increase laboratory productivity and efficiency.
- Research and reporton the new research outputs, implementation, development plan, programs and procedures by applying molecular biology,molecular breeding, bioinformatics, new technologies and a variety of scientific principles to improve products and services related to oil palm and other crops.
- Assist in project planning, design, research execution, analysis, interpretation, troubleshooting and report on the findings by application of molecular biology, molecular breeding, bioinformatics, new technologies and scientific theories or techniques to establish new research output or products or improvement in procedures related to oil palm and other crops.
- Collect, examine, curate, analyze and interpret molecular biology,genomic, genetic and breeding/ phenotypic data using Statistical and Quantitative genetics analysis tools, to enhance the understanding of heritability, breeding values, and genotype-environment interactions for trait improvement in oil palm and other crops.
- Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, independent thinking, and effective collaboration within the project/unit, while supporting researchers in generating scientific papers, publications, and IPs.
- Contribute to, compile and translate ideas from team discussion into a draft proposal aligned with company's goal as part of conceptual planning. Understand the project requirements and support the team leader in promoting project deliverables.
- Team player and provide scientific guidance and training to junior staff (e.g. technician, protg, internship student).
- Provide technical input and services to stakeholders & colleagues within the Unit and Department.
- Assist in managing and implementing regular maintenance of allocated equipment in the laboratory, both long and short term. Liaise with vendors to ensure PM and regular maintenance occurs, conduct basic troubleshooting of key instruments.
- Assist in managing, maintaining and implementing regular maintenance of ISO/IEC 17025 documentations and procedures in laboratory, and assist in SOP/ work instruction/ HIRAC of allocated equipment/ chemical in the laboratory.
Ideal Candidates
- BSc/ MSc in Plant Biotechnology or Biomolecular sciences or plant genetics or related Science discipline
- No experience required, however a minimum of 2 years working experience in the field of Molecular Biology is preferred.
- Fresh grads are welcome to apply (Minimum requirement)
Why Join Us
- Flexible Benefits Coverage
- Learning on Demand
- Employee Wellness Programme
- Employee Engagement Activities
- Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
- Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
- and many more...
